Hair Energy

ABSTRACT

The invention provides a process by which oil is extracted from human and animal hair is collected from hair salons, barber shops, groomers, abattoirs, stockyards and similar establishments. This hair is then liquefied by any available means to extract all of the natural oil and cellulose contained within. This oil is then utilized in the same manner as traditional fossil fuels to provide an energy source

CLAIM OF PRIORITY

This patent application claims priority under 35 USC 119 (e) (1) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/461,666 filed Jan. 21, 2011, of common inventorship herewith entitled, “Hair Energy.”

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention pertains to the field of fuel production and more specifically to the field of oil and cellulose extraction and processing for fuel driven equipment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The prior art has put forth several designs for producing fuel for fuel driven equipment. Among these are:

US Patent 2008/0155888 to Bertrand Vick, Matthew Caspari and Radaelli Guido describes a method for producing purified oil from an animal, plant or microorganism.

US Patent 2008/0184616 to Manoranjan Misra, Gautam Priyadarshan, Narasimharao Kondamudi, and Susanta Mohapatra describes methods for producing biofuel from a biological material such as poultry feathers which include protein and triglycerides.

US Patent to 2007/0062100 to Bradley Snower and Glen Snower describes a fuel, a composition, and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel.

None of these prior art references describe the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide an energy source from human and animal hair that can power fuel driven equipment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an illustrative flow diagram showing specific entities involved in collecting, processing and delivering the oil and cellulose.

FIG. 2 shows a gas pump which delivers the fuel produced from hair.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The global environment and mankind's use of energy cause worldwide concern and differing perspectives. One perspective expresses concern over global warming or climate change. Glaciers have receded or disappeared in alpine regions all over the world. Ice shelves off Greenland and Antarctica have melted back toward the land, and the Northwest Passage has actually opened in the melting ice of the Arctic Ocean. Northern temperate regions are experiencing earlier springs and hotter summers. Continental heat waves are reaching killing intensity and the frequency of severe hurricanes is increasing. Birds, butterflies, crabs and fish in the northern hemisphere are moving northward to reach the cooler temperatures these species require for breeding. Northern coniferous forests are suffering the onslaughts of insect pests formerly held under control by the cold temperature. Global warming is attributed to carbon dioxide emissions of industrialized societies. These emissions are produced by the combustion of the fossil fuels such as coal and oil.

Climate change has brought to light the importance of developing alternative energy sources. Due to global warming or cooling concerns, and dependence on fossil fuels, there is a consensus for green energy solutions. These solutions include generating electricity through solar and wind power and producing more fuel efficient and alternative fuel cars. Other solutions are for individuals to use compact fluorescent light bulbs, drive more efficient automobiles, and turn thermostats down in winter and up in summer. Other effective actions are to recycle plastics, use less electricity from the public utility grid, and use alternative sources like wind and solar for electricity.

The present invention, hereinafter referred to as Hair Energy, is a process by which oil and cellulose are extracted from human and animal hair is collected from hair salons, barber shops, groomers, abattoirs, stockyards and similar establishments. This hair is then liquefied by any available means to extract all of the natural oil and cellulose contained within. This oil and cellulose are then utilized in the same manner as traditional fossil fuels to provide an energy source for use in powering homes, businesses, automobiles, airplanes, boats and possibly any fuel driven equipment. This in turn eliminates or reduces dependence on oil and natural resources. Hair Energy provides consumers with a practical and environmentally friendly way to power their homes.

Although this invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto and various modifications which will become apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention as described herein taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims. 

1. A process for extracting oil from human and animal hair and using the oil and cellulose as energy sources, comprising a) collecting hair from a variety of sources, and b) liquefying the hair; c) extracting oil and cellulose from the hair; d) utilizing the oil and cellulose extracted from the hair in the same manner as oil derived from fossil fuels.
 2. The process of claim 1 wherein the hair is collected from a variety of sources including, but not limited to: hair salons, barber shops, groomers, abattoirs, stockyards and similar establishments. 